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All about software-defined radio (SDR).

All about software-defined radio (SDR).

Due to their resilient structure, synthetic diamonds are being used to create the next generation of microelectronics.

Due to their resilient structure, synthetic diamonds are being used to create the next generation of microelectronics.

A look at the highlights in the automotive industry at the close of 2016.

A look at the highlights in the automotive industry at the close of 2016.

Even a genius like Tesla couldn't escape the market rules of product success: Be first to market, offer good value, and…

Even a genius like Tesla couldn't escape the market rules of product success: Be first to market, offer good value, and best the competition.

In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW on a hobby DC servo motor…

In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW on a hobby DC servo motor and the NI myRIO.

NXP recently announced their merger with Qualcomm, but they weren't done making announcements in 2016.

NXP recently announced their merger with Qualcomm, but they weren't done making announcements in 2016.

This article introduces the RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces and explains why you might want to use them in your designs.

This article introduces the RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces and explains why you might want to use them in your designs.

IoT technology aims to find you the nearest parking space and automatically bill you for it.

IoT technology aims to find you the nearest parking space and automatically bill you for it.

Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.

Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.

Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing…

Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing operations with tiny sensors and distributed control units.

Formula E racing now has a showcase for autonomous racecars.

Formula E racing now has a showcase for autonomous racecars.

Facial recognition, which has many applications in security and biometrics, has recently been drawn to a new realm of…

Facial recognition, which has many applications in security and biometrics, has recently been drawn to a new realm of application: driver safety.

Wireless Power Transfer holds the promise of freeing us from the tyranny of power cords. This technology is being…

Wireless Power Transfer holds the promise of freeing us from the tyranny of power cords. This technology is being incorporated into all kinds of devices and systems.

Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.

Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.

Which wireless protocol should you use when designing a home automation device?

Which wireless protocol should you use when designing a home automation device?

Antennas allow information to be transferred to distant locations. In the second part of this Antenna Basics series, you…

Antennas allow information to be transferred to distant locations. In the second part of this Antenna Basics series, you will learn more about the physics of how antennas work.

Learn about possible methods for transmitting space-harvested solar energy back to Earth.

Learn about possible methods for transmitting space-harvested solar energy back to Earth.

As of today, we are always looking to innovate our products as well as create new ones to make things more simplistic.…

As of today, we are always looking to innovate our products as well as create new ones to make things more simplistic. Whether it be fully autonomous vehicles, agriculture, or marine surveying, companies are engineering a more efficient and cost-effective LiDAR systems to make these a reality.

In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW with a hobby DC servo motor…

In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW with a hobby DC servo motor and NI myRIO.